ballance lack off

valval
valval Member Posts: 14,911
edited 13. Jul 2009, 18:13 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi getting more and more clumbsy :oops: just been to dust bin coming back in door got tangled in door curtain (fly) bruises on legs where tangled side of one hand end elbow( more like an egg) on other arm feel shook up have jared shoulder and lower back. keep walking into things dont know if it balance that is off or eyes not seeing straight or oa causing probs but getting fed up with it now HELP not taking anti inflams at moment so not them
val

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  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, there was a thread a while back about this and it seemed that clumsy and arthur went hand in hand unfortunately. I know I am always bruised from bumping into things and am always dropping cups and plates etc. You should get it checked with your doc if it is a new symptom though just in case. Let us know how you get on.
    Deb
  • suzster
    suzster Member Posts: 1,328
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i to am always bumping into doors and other large visible objects!!, dropping stuff (plates and glasses mostly!) i seem to of totally lost my ability to monouver obstacles nowadays!!
    not sure if its an arthur thing or not?
  • c4thyg
    c4thyg Member Posts: 542
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I was born clumsy so I can't blame anything other than myself.
    Maybe my genes? There's a thought.
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    I'm definitely getting clumsier! I was moving a box of china from the sideboard when we were decorating a few weeks ago and managed to drop the whole box! Nothing survived. I'm surprised I have any dishes left.

    I broke a mug yesterday. I'm certainly jolly clumsy first thing when my joints are stiff from sleep and late at night when I'm tired from the days efforts. My husband says I'm a danger to society and that I was always that way!! He likes to tell the story of how I managed to get superglue in both my eyes whilst trying to repair my son's trainer. That resulted in 2 trips to the eye hospital to remove the superglue that had hardened to glass like pellets in my eyes.

    I also fell over in the kitchen last month and like you was black and blue afterwards. I tripped over my walking stick! :lol: I blame recent disasters on my OA.

    My husband always brings my tea in the morning to avoid any early morning disasters!

    I hope you didn't do too much damage to yourself and are feeling better.

    Sharmaine
    valval wrote:
    hi getting more and more clumbsy :oops: just been to dust bin coming back in door got tangled in door curtain (fly) bruises on legs where tangled side of one hand end elbow( more like an egg) on other arm feel shook up have jared shoulder and lower back. keep walking into things dont know if it balance that is off or eyes not seeing straight or oa causing probs but getting fed up with it now HELP not taking anti inflams at moment so not them
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi sharmaine thanks much better to day not sure how got away with not breaking elbow as it took all body weight (bit on lg size) on it and gave body quite a shock have taken it easy today and apart from bruises where i did not know had hit feeling much better. think i over did it mon walked to docs and back calling 4 blood test on way back and so was not quite as alert as normal :lol::lol::lol: thanks 4 suport meens so much val
    val
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Valval
    No wonder you fell over!! You did too much. I tried walking to the docs surgery which is about 15 minutes away and only made it to the bottom of the hill! I had to phone my son to pick me up!

    Hope those bruises get better soon.

    You'll laugh about it later!
    :P
    I'm off to prepare tea - everything's out of a packet today - I just cannot be bothered to prepare anything. It's cod in breadcrumbs; oven chips; peas and a salad. Easy!!

    Sharmaine
    valval wrote:
    hi sharmaine thanks much better to day not sure how got away with not breaking elbow as it took all body weight (bit on lg size) on it and gave body quite a shock have taken it easy today and apart from bruises where i did not know had hit feeling much better. think i over did it mon walked to docs and back calling 4 blood test on way back and so was not quite as alert as normal :lol::lol::lol: thanks 4 suport meens so much val
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i phoned chip shop got them to deliver just could not do it today will cook healthy tomorrow :) needed rest today
    val
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Val,

    I am sorry you are having a rough time, I hope it doesn't last too long.

    Its ok to get take a ways etc (we can't get them here so go for it!) and as to the falling your not going dizzy before at all are you? I just wondered as I have spondylitis in my neck and C2 is effected quite badly and it seems to cause vertigo which can be controlled. Bumping in to things and dropping things, well I do it a lot and I sometimes think in my case its the tablets I am on, they can space me a bit! :wink: A big ((( ))) for you and hope your soon feeling ok again. Cris x
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks cris
    have had bit of trouble with neck also suffer from dust allergy which causes ear problems so some times balance off. think was just slow reflexes and lack of co-ordination :oops: .ended up taking yesterday off work first time i have had to do that felt guilty :? (only work 4 small firm) but could not even manage the 4 hours i normally do .will be back today feeling more my normal self and can move right arm .as very right handed it helps thanks 4 support every one will just have to remember to take it easy 4 few days lol
    val
  • jordan7j
    jordan7j Bots Posts: 346
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    valval wrote:
    hi getting more and more clumbsy :oops: just been to dust bin coming back in door got tangled in door curtain (fly) bruises on legs where tangled side of one hand end elbow( more like an egg) on other arm feel shook up have jared shoulder and lower back. keep walking into things dont know if it balance that is off or eyes not seeing straight or oa causing probs but getting fed up with it now HELP not taking anti inflams at moment so not them
    Hi, Just read your message, I cant help you I'm afraid, but I also have balance problems, when I get in shower I have to hold on to some thing, when turning around to get showered I tend to fall to the side, my rheumy has ordered an EEG (nerve conduction test) They dont seem to think it has anythingto do with RA. Its interesting that its not just me anyway!!! will update you if any news, please do the same. Barbara :roll:
  • suncatcher
    suncatcher Member Posts: 2,174
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i have read dips in blood pressure due to meds can cause balance problems i have had a few falls since ive had ra hope you will feel better soon joanne
    Joanne
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Balance problems can be caused by the inner ear. I wonder if something like swelling in the jaw, could effect the pressure in the inner ear. I'm just guessing, I'm no medic! :oops: :) Love Sue
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    worse when tired walk into walls fall over feet(when back bad seem to drag right foot a bit) eyes not great either some times ok others blured and need glasses more getting old :D
    val

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